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Installation: Grouts, mortars ‘seal’ the deal

Floor Covering News

However, often overlooked are the grouts and mortars that provide the functionality. Without these seemingly sundry products the installation would be incomplete and the flooring would likely fail. Perhaps the most design-savvy of flooring categories, tile is most particularly supported by grout and mortar products.

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Installing to Meet Moisture and Chemical Resistance Requirements

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Its installers turned to TEC® products to aid with fast-paced tile installation in a variety of challenging environments. It also includes administrative offices and community meeting rooms for local activities. TEC® AccuColor EFX® Epoxy Special Effects Grout was used in these areas for its extreme heat, stain and chemical resistance.

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Sika to bring tile install solutions to Coverings 2023

Floor Covering News

—Sika, a global pioneer of specialty industrial chemicals, will showcase SikaTile gauged porcelain tile panel and slab (GPTP/S) systems and grout solutions at Coverings 2023 , to be held here at the Orange County Convention Center. Here, visitors will learn how various SikaTile grout products perform in different tiling scenarios.

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Laticrete kicks off Spectralock 1 ‘Pick 1’ Sweepstakes

Floor Covering News

and Canadian customers (excluding Quebec) to celebrate the launch of Spectralock 1, a pre-mixed, stain-proof grout with true epoxy performance. Since launching Spectralock 1 earlier this year, it’s been of the utmost importance to Laticrete that we give back to our loyal customers who helped us make Spectralock Grout the No.

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Honoring the Craft with Quality Installations: Stoneman Construction

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

We take pride in meeting or exceeding all industry standards,” Jeremy, a CTI, explains. Stoneman used ARDEX products throughout this install, including: ARDEX X 5™ Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar, ARDEX 8+9™ Rapid Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Compound. ARDEX CA 20 P™ Multi-Purpose Construction Adhesive and Sealant.

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Perspective: Reducing Callbacks and Preventing Failures

CUSTOM Insights Blog

These need to be kept clear and filled with a flexible 100% silicone sealant. Inexperienced installers can have big challenges with properly mixing grout. That is why I always recommend Prism grout. A high-performance product was used to install a backerboard or mat, while a heavy tile was set with an economy product.

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Prevent Cracks in Tiled Surfaces Through Subfloor Preparation

CUSTOM Insights Blog

While it’s impossible to completely avoid cracks in the event of significant structural movement, they can be controlled by applying products that mitigate the effects of movement and other stressful factors.